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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 ZNZMOT history

LS12 ZNZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LS12 ZNZ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
171,855 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZNZ was last recorded at 171,855 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,050 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,805 miles
Average per year
12,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,855 miles
  • 2025 – 169,050 miles
  • 2024 – 168,636 miles
  • 2023 – 165,394 miles
  • 2022 – 160,463 miles
  • 2021 – 154,941 miles
  • 2020 – 149,536 miles
  • 2019 – 102,384 miles
  • 2018 – 54,372 miles
  • 2017 – 43,321 miles
  • 2016 – 33,487 miles
  • 2015 – 23,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,855 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,855 miles (+2,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    171,855 miles
    Test number
    998295257800
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass169,050 miles (+414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    169,050 miles
    Test number
    721524426636
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass168,636 miles (+3,242)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,636 miles
    Test number
    244274933723
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass165,394 miles (+4,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,394 miles
    Test number
    837684744690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass160,463 miles (+5,522)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    160,463 miles
    Test number
    744220390816
    • MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  6. Pass154,941 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,941 miles
    Test number
    105752967550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,562 miles (+5,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    154,562 miles
    Test number
    312131401446
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake only just made mot requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle outer bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass149,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,536 miles
    Test number
    902157685261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,536 miles (+47,152)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,536 miles
    Test number
    148938823491
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass102,384 miles (+48,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,384 miles
    Test number
    468439598923
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass54,372 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,372 miles
    Test number
    324401952156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,418 miles
    Test number
    231756053394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,418 miles (+9,097)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,418 miles
    Test number
    127164530719
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum tread requirement (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass43,321 miles (+9,834)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    223986953894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,487 miles (+9,922)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,487 miles
    Test number
    732617667223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,565 miles
    Test number
    477571065048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZNZ

Does LS12 ZNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZNZ is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZNZ?
The MOT on LS12 ZNZ is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ZNZ done?
LS12 ZNZ was recorded at 171,855 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 12,853 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZNZ has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZNZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 ZNZ find?
LS12 ZNZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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